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<blockquote data-quote="Tnecniv Edipar" data-source="post: 15350" data-attributes="member: 418"><p>My suggestion was to determine the performance that he wanted so that he could plan the configuration of the machine from there.</p><p>I have to disagree on the question of power though. The Vincent engine was in such a low state of tune that increasing power is relatively easy !! The 3 C's to start with , compression , cams & carbs ! The original comp ratio of 6.45:1 was side valve territory to cope with the deplorable fuel of the time , very small carbs , modest ports etc. Agreed this gives a nice soft , smooth power delivery , but more is easily available without too much compromise. </p><p>Compared to trying to substantially increase the power of a modern engine it's a doddle !! Inevitably the torque characteristics will be different form the original Vincent but maybe thats what Shaun wants , a road burner ! Maybe it isn't , it's his choice to make , but he's asking for info so the discussion process in this thread will provide that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tnecniv Edipar, post: 15350, member: 418"] My suggestion was to determine the performance that he wanted so that he could plan the configuration of the machine from there. I have to disagree on the question of power though. The Vincent engine was in such a low state of tune that increasing power is relatively easy !! The 3 C's to start with , compression , cams & carbs ! The original comp ratio of 6.45:1 was side valve territory to cope with the deplorable fuel of the time , very small carbs , modest ports etc. Agreed this gives a nice soft , smooth power delivery , but more is easily available without too much compromise. Compared to trying to substantially increase the power of a modern engine it's a doddle !! Inevitably the torque characteristics will be different form the original Vincent but maybe thats what Shaun wants , a road burner ! Maybe it isn't , it's his choice to make , but he's asking for info so the discussion process in this thread will provide that. [/QUOTE]
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